The departure of journalist Félix de Bedout Molina from W Radio Colombia [es] to work as a news anchor for Univisión [es] in the United States has sparked all kinds of comments in Colombia. He has been one of the most prominent active journalists in recent years. But he has also excelled in his investigative work, being known for his critical position when conducting interviews but also for assuming the circumstances surrounding the events in the country. He became especially critical of the government of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez and the corruption that took place in the eight years of his administration.

There were farewell [es] messages as the controversy erupted in social networks, in the local blogosphere and in traditional media outlets.

Jairo Aristizabal (@AristizabalOssa) left a nostalgic message regarding the journalist's departure of the:

The bad cop is gone, ladies and gentlemen. Félix, the detective that drew confessions with slaps, no longer will be in the station. They were eight years of hot pursuits, dodging blows, hours and hours of questioning.

Vladimir Flórez (@Vladdo) remembers situations experienced by Félix de Bedout and his coworker who is now vice president of Univision: